Vacancy Taxes

This is the national debate, not a verdict.

Taxing long-vacant homes and lots to push them back into use.

Results:Low

High

(2-17)

Stuck: 123Active debate: 13Moving: 2

Where it is moving

Santa Barbara City, California

Moving

Aug 26, 20262 resultscity

Housing stakeholders urge stable funding and caution on vacancy/property taxes
Council asks staff to study vacancy tax and ongoing funding options for local housing trust fund

Guadalupe City, California

Moving

Aug 26, 20261 resultcity

Council introduces amendment to vacant commercial property registration; fee basis to change to cost recovery

Yachats, Oregon

Active debate

Aug 12, 20261 resultcity

Commissioners say vacant‑home tax is a policy option to watch, not an immediate step for Yachats

Bennington, Vermont

Active debate

Aug 11, 20261 resultcity

Select Board adopts revised vacant-property ordinance with fee caps and exemptions

Boulder, Colorado

Active debate

Aug 7, 20262 resultscity

Essex, Vermont

Active debate

Aug 6, 20261 resultcity

Commission discusses short-term rental taxes as recurring housing revenue

Jackson, Wyoming

Active debate

Aug 5, 20261 resultcity

Boards consider tougher enforcement on vacant restricted rentals and small owner admin fee

Center Point, Iowa

Active debate

Jul 28, 20261 resultcity

Center Point council adopts vacant-property registration with escalating fees and insurance requirement

Pontiac, Illinois

Active debate

Jul 21, 20261 resultcity

Council adopts vacant-building ordinance with registration and maintenance requirements

Montgomery County, Maryland

Active debate

Jul 21, 20261 resultcounty

Council adopts property tax credit to support Habitat for Humanity projects

Prince George's County, Maryland

Active debate

Jul 21, 20261 resultcounty

Council strengthens vacant property enforcement and sets vacant property tax rate

Allentown City, Pennsylvania

Active debate

Jul 15, 20261 resultcity

Allentown council adopts vacant-property registry, lowers residential fee to $150

Dalhart, Texas

Active debate

Jul 14, 20261 resultcity

Council adopts ordinance requiring registration, insurance and fees for vacant commercial properties

Amsterdam, New York

Active debate

Jul 8, 20261 resultcity

Resident tells council vacancy/assessment notices have led to unexpected tax bills; requests review

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Active debate

Jun 22, 20261 resultcity

Mayor proposes vacant-property registry to address blight and free up housing

Bellingham, Washington

Stuck

Jun 2, 20261 resultcity

City staff present downtown vacancy study showing 14.6% vacancy in pedestrian core; council considers vacancy tax, registry and business advocate

Berkeley , California

Stuck

May 10, 20261 resultcity

Berkeley holds long debate on vacancy tax; council continues item for more analysis

Milton, Florida

Stuck

Apr 23, 20261 resultcity

Milton staff propose vacant‑property registration with escalating fees; council debates scope and protections

Seaside, California

Stuck

Mar 6, 20262 resultscity

Martinez City, California

Stuck

Mar 4, 20261 resultcity

Martinez adopts 'Vacant‑to‑Vibrant' registration fee to tackle long‑term vacant storefronts